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This Friday night, the Jacksonville Symphony will present a captivating concert as part of the Florida Blue Classical Concert series. The evening will include Joel Thompson’s ‘To See the Sky: Exegesis for Orchestra’, Aaron Copland’s ‘Clarinet Concerto’, and Prokofiev’s ‘Symphony No. 5’. With themes revolving around introspection and the resilience of the human spirit, the concert promises an engaging experience for music lovers. Tickets are available starting at $34.
Jacksonville is set to host an engaging performance this Friday night as the Jacksonville Symphony continues its season with the Florida Blue Classical Concert series, featuring the concert titled “Copland’s Clarinet Concerto”. The performance will begin at 7:30 PM and promises to showcase a range of works that highlight themes of introspection and the human spirit.
The concert will open with composer Joel Thompson’s piece, “To See the Sky: Exegesis for Orchestra”, which is divided into three movements. The movements delve into complex emotional themes: the first movement addresses feelings of oppression due to various circumstances, the second movement focuses on the healing process tied to this oppression, and the final movement offers further exploration of introspection. Thompson has noted that the act of writing this piece was a source of personal inspiration for him, and he hopes that it similarly encourages others who experience struggles.
Following Thompson’s work, the Jacksonville Symphony will perform Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto. This particular concerto was composed in the aftermath of World War II and was commissioned by renowned jazz artist and clarinetist Benny Goodman. The concerto is noted for its incorporation of patriotic elements and influences from big band jazz, with the first movement being completed in Rio de Janeiro, integrating Latin rhythms into its composition.
The concert will conclude with Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, recognized as one of the composer’s most significant works. Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, alongside his other well-known pieces such as Classical Symphony and Peter and the Wolf, premiered in Moscow on January 13, 1945. The symphony was explicitly conceived as a celebration of the greatness of the human spirit after the turmoil of war, making it a poignant addition to the concert program.
Tickets for the Jacksonville Symphony are currently available for purchase through their website, with prices starting at $34. The concert series exemplifies not only the rich tradition of classical music but also how contemporary compositions can resonate with today’s audiences, making it a must-see event for music lovers in Jacksonville and beyond.
As the Jacksonville Symphony prepares for this evening of diverse musical compositions, attendees can anticipate an uplifting experience that showcases both historical richness and modern interpretations of classical music.
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Additional Resources
- WOKV: Jacksonville Symphony Presents Concert Series
- Jacksonville.com: Things to Do in Jacksonville
- Flagler Live: Copland’s Clarinet Concerto at Jacksonville Symphony
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jacksonville Symphony
- Jacksonville.com: Jacksonville Symphony Performs Notable Works
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